In Japanese, the word ‘ayashii’ describes that which is eerie, but beautiful and charming too. I bring you this baby lesson in Japanese because no other term manages to characterize the Chad VanGaalen universe quite like ‘ayashii.’ From Infiniheart through the Black Mold project, and now, on his newest, Diaper Island – all ayashii. On DI, VanGaalen sounds woodsy and organic – sparse percussion over… Continue reading
